Services and Fellowship

If you are interested in learning more about one or more of our ministries, please contact:

Tommy Sustaita, Director of Ministry Life at 512-600-8190 or tsustaita@st-william.org to schedule a meeting.

In big and small ways, parishioners contribute time, talent, and treasure to the scores of ministries at St. William. What is God calling you to do for His kingdom?

 

American Heritage Girls

American Heritage Girls Troop TX6201 has many age-specific program levels available for girls between the ages of 5 through 18. In addition to regular troop meetings and monthly socials, this group also works on projects that promote service to others, enhance life skills, and provide opportunities to develop friendships. You can find out more about the troop here.
 

Anchor

Anchor is St. William’s young adult ministry for Catholics ages 18-35 that hosts spiritual, social, and service events. We meet weekly at St. William on Thursdays at 7:30 pm. 
 
The general schedule for the month is as follows:
- 1st Thursday - Social 
- 2nd Thursday - Bible Study
- 3rd Thursday - Adoration
- 4th Thursday - Bible Study
- 5th Thursday - Social
 
View the latest updates on the Facebook page >> 
 
Our goal is to give young adults a community where they can be anchored in faith amid the storms that come.
 
 

Catholic Daughters of the Americas

The Catholic Daughters of the Americas local chapter belongs to the largest national organization of Catholic women in the world. This group is dedicated to strengthening their spiritual life through Christ and His Church. You can visit their website here.
 

Church Cleaning Committee

This group of volunteers meets on Tuesday mornings at 7 am and cleans the church and chapel. In addition, they also organize the Semi-Annual Sanctuary Cleaning Day held in March and November.
 

Finance Council 

This group advises and counsels the pastor regarding the administration, management, and finances of the parish. Potential members are interviewed and appointed by the pastor.
 

Junior Catholic Daughters of the Americas

This is a Catholic group for young ladies between the ages of 6 and 18. It teaches them how unity and charity can be an enjoyable and rewarding part of life.
 

K.J.T. Society #134

This Catholic, family-oriented organization meets for food and fellowship four or five times a year. They host annual events including the Burger Burn, Pizza Night, Chili Dinner, and Christmas Party.  KJT #134 gets together with other KJT societies for Family Days in June and August.
 

Knights of Columbus Council 9368

The Knights of Columbus is a service organization that provides an atmosphere of fraternity and family life for men.

Knights of Columbus Assembly 2245 is a fourth degree of the Knights of Columbus. In addition to the Knights of Columbus principles of Charity and Fraternity, the core principle of the Fourth Degree is Patriotism.  Fourth Degree Knights are often visible in their distinctive uniforms at Mass, Flag Ceremonies, and other religious or patriotic events. 
 

Ladies Guild

This group promotes fellowship, friendship, and service to the parish and community as needed. The Ladies Guild is open to all married or single adult women who are members of Saint William.

Nursery / Childcare

The Saint William Nursery provides childcare during the 9:30 AM, 11:30 AM, and 1:30 PM Sunday Masses. There is also childcare available for the Saturday Spanish and English Baptism Classes. 

For more information or to learn how you can volunteer, please contact Mrs. Sonia Burkhard by email at nursery@saintwilliam.org or 512-600-8220.
 

Pastoral Council

The pastoral council is a representative body of the faithful who serve the pastor in an advisory capacity in nonfinancial matters pertaining to the health and well-being of the parish. To learn more, click here.
 

Scouts BSA

The Scouts BSA is a youth organization that is dedicated to forming young people as future leaders and helps them learn more about the outdoors through camping trips and other activities. Meetings are held on a regular basis.

• To learn more about Troop 345 (Boys), click here.

That Man is You! - Men's Group

The group's purpose: Men transforming men, families, and society, presenting the vision of man fully alive! The group combines the teachings of the Church and the wisdom of the saints with the best research from modern science in an interactive, multimedia format, to place the vision of man fully alive within the grasp of every man. 

Contact Mike Krysak - 2024 Flyer


Friends in Christ Youth Group (Spanish)

Our Motto: "On defeat... The love of Christ triumphs."

Are you young and want to know God more in order to show it to others? Friends in Christ gives you the opportunity to develop as a leader, discover your potential, find yourself, and discover your vocation.

As young people, we face challenges in our lives and sometimes we don't know how to cope with our problems and difficulties. This group will help you discover that you are not alone and that God is always by your side. You will also find many true friendships within the ministry that will help you to leave your problems in the hands of God.

We are a group of single young people 18-35 years old.  Our group talks and activities are in Spanish, but most of the members are bilingual, so "language is not an impediment to approaching the group."

We were founded in 1999 by young people, for young people, and as an aid to train brave and capable young people in the struggle for a better world with the teachings of the Catholic Church. The youth group is a gateway to Catholicism for young converts, it is a first step to later enter other ministries in the parish and thus continue to grow in their Faith.

Amigos en Cristo (Friends in Christ) meets every Friday for a Holy Hour at 8 PM and on Saturdays from 7 pm  - 9 pm.

For more information contact Reyna Gonzalez >>

Society of Our Lady of Guadalupe (Spanish)

Promotes and increases devotion to Our Lady of Guadalupe.

Activities:

• Meet and attend Mass every third Sunday of the month.
• One of the members of the society (Guadalupanas) directs the rosary every Sunday before the 7:30 AM Mass.
• During the months of May and October, the Guadalupanas meet and pray the rosary at different houses every day. The weeks are divided into 4 groups.
• A monthly (Guadalupana) mass is offered for their deceased members on the third Sunday at 7:30 AM Mass.
• Attend retreats.
• Make a pilgrimage to the Basilica of San Juan.
• Attend the celebration of Our Lady of Guadalupe.
• Organize fundraisings for the Parish through breakfast sales.
• Collaborate with other ministries that request help in organizing different events.
• When families ask for help, Guadalupanas can help serve food at farewells after a funeral. Family members are responsible for providing the main course.
• Collaborate with different types of donations.

Parish Community Activities

• Fundraising efforts to benefit the Parish through breakfast and tamale sales.
• Participate in the Spring and Autumn festivals with a food booth.
• They made a 10-year commitment with the Parish to contribute $ 50,000.
• Donation of $ 1,200 to the Parish for the use of the kitchen.

For more information contact Susie Pineda at 512-415-9262


Society  of Brothers of Saint Juan Diego (Spanish)

• Serving St. William Parish as Juan Diego served the first hermitage where the image of the Virgin of Guadalupe was located.
• The service of Juan Diego was made with humility, promptness, and devotion.
• He devoted time to prayer in front of the holy image.
• He received communion on Sundays and during the week.
• He attended with great kindness to all the people who came to venerate the image.
• He was known as a good and just man for his exemplary life.

Agreements for the Society

• This Society was established to continue the work of Saint Juan Diego.
• The Society is established with the permission of the Pastor, Joel McNeil, and under his authority.
• The Society reserves one Sunday per month to honor Our Lady of Guadalupe in the holy Mass, with a group procession, or with a consecration to Our Lady of Guadalupe in front of her image, or/and receiving the holy Communion.
• At the end of the holy Mass, the members will have their monthly meeting.
• To give a visible symbolism of being disciples of Juan Diego, the members wear a white shirt and a red scarf (placate) at their monthly meetings.
• Among the goals, members of the Society are dedicated to helping St. William Parish in any service that members are able to give.
• Together with the Society of Our Lady of Guadalupe, we participate in their lunch activities twice a month to contribute to the needs of the Parish.
• We participate in Spring and Autumn festivals.
• The main Festival of the Society will be on December 9, the date that Pope John XIII proclaimed the day of Saint Juan Diego.

For more information about these and other ministries, please contact Tommy Sustaita, Director of Ministry Life at 512-600-8190 or tsustaita@st-william.org to schedule a meeting.